This is a series of stories about Western Illinois University students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 ...

MACOMB, IL - - The vocal ensemble withonevoice will present its summer season concert, "We Are Carried," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital ...

Western Illinois University is forever a part of the history of bands and artists who have performed at Carnegie Hall in New ...

ON THE ATTACK: President Donald Trump is making Chicago his punching bag again. This time it’s to call attention to his abhorrence for diversity in Chicago’s City Hall, led by Chicago’s Black Mayor ...

Enrollment is plummeting at lesser-known universities, taking down the local businesses they had fostered.

Former Eastern Illinois offensive coordinator Joe Davis enters his second season as Western Illinois coach. College Football Reporter/Columnist Former Eastern Illinois offensive coordinator Joe ...

Dominican Kerris Shillingford earned her doctoral degree from Western Illinois University during the May 2025 Commencement ceremony in Macomb, Illinois. She was among 50 Caribbean students who earned ...

TOULON, Ill. — An apparent landspout formed in western Illinois near Toulon and the Stark County area on Tuesday evening. News 8 received multiple reports and sightings of the spout around 5:30 ...